To what do "the logic and form of the findings" refer in qualitative critique? (Select all that apply.)
a. There were numerous cross-checks, to ensure that what participants reported was objectively true.
b. The elements of the research were present in the research report and located so that the reader could easily find them.
c. The reader's understanding of the phenomenon was better after reading the study than it had been beforehand.
d. The findings were presented in a way that made sense, taken as a whole.
e. The way the report was presented was congruent with its purpose, methods, and findings.
f. There was a clear sense that the themes and essences emanated from the statements and perceptions of real people.
ANS: B, C, D, E, F
The logic and form of the findings are critical to the appraisal of the study. (1) Were readers able to hear the voice of the participants and gain an understanding of the phenomenon studied? (2) Were readers able to identify easily the elements of the research report? (3) Did the overall presentation of the study fit its purpose, method, and findings? (4) Was there a coherent logic to the presentation of findings?
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